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RaSMG Journeyman Posts: 2 From: Central CA Registered: Jun 2003	posted 06-24-2003 02:06 PM Since slicks are listed in different measurements than standard tire measurements, I'm a bit confused. Does anyone know or have experience with how big of a slick can fit a 65-66 without chassis modifications. And what size 15" rim and what backspacing is optimal? Also for a front 'skinny', what size rim, tire, and backspacing is optimal? I am currently looking at using a 27x10.5x15" MT ET Street tire on the rear with a 15x8 telstar with 4.5" backspacing unless someone tells me different. The front rim I'm looking at a 15x4 telstar but what size backspacing and what tire? These are going to be track rims/tires that won't see any highway time but I'd like to keep the rear DOT legal and a little bit of meat on the front for steering in case I take it out on a weekend or something. THANKS! IP: Logged
rockafellz Gearhead Posts: 1291 From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA Registered: Aug 2001	posted 06-24-2003 02:19 PM Welcome to M&M!! Click on the link below. Brand new pair!! These are the biggest you can fit in a unmodified '65-'66 mustang with a 15x7 or 15x8 wheel. Brand new and price a whole lot cheaper than if you buy them new. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum10/HTML/003060.html Erik ------------------ 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Dad's - Original Unrestored IP: Logged
steve'66 Gearhead Posts: 6522 From: Sonoma,CA,USA Registered: Mar 2000	posted 06-24-2003 08:46 PM Erik's right about those et streets being the biggest for a stock suspension. For the front, use 26-4.5-15's on a 4" rim. SteveW IP: Logged
RaSMG Journeyman Posts: 2 From: Central CA Registered: Jun 2003	posted 06-25-2003 02:09 AM it's actually not stock my front is pretty low and my rear is pretty high its got a nice lookin rake to it. i run a 26.1" tall rear wheel/tire combo now and theres too much fender gap for me i'd like about a 27 or 28" tire but i'll deal with what i get. IP: Logged

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